Vyommitra is the name of the female-looking spacefaring humanoid robot being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to assist on-board India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan.
The name "Vyommitra" is a blend of two Sanskrit words: "Vyoma" meaning "space" and "Mitra" meaning "friend", which translates to "Friend in Space". Vyommitra is a half-humanoid robot, designed to simulate human functions and interact with the environment inside the spacecraft.
Key Capabilities of Vyommitra:
- Ability to converse with astronauts and respond to queries
- Monitoring module parameters and sending alerts
- Performing functions such as operating control panels
- Mimicking human-like gestures
- Simulating human behavior in zero-gravity conditions
Vyommitra is intended to fly on an uncrewed test mission of Gaganyaan before Indian astronauts are sent into space. This will help ISRO study the microgravity environment, cabin conditions, and performance of life-support systems in real time.
Significance:
Vyommitra represents a major technological step in India's space program and reflects ISRO’s efforts to make space missions safer and more efficient by integrating robotic assistance.
Conclusion:
The female-looking humanoid robot developed by ISRO for the Gaganyaan mission is named Vyommitra.